You've heard me say over and over that I am not a shopper. I dislike shopping, and the only way I enjoy it at all is if I can walk to get there.
But. . . you've also heard me say that though I love my sewing machine and it has given me 37 good years, it's tired.
So today, being my day off, I am going sewing machine shopping. Fortunately for me, Jodie is also going shopping and she asked her many readers for recommendations. I read every comment and even took notes so I am ready.
Exciting!
Oh! This is exciting news! Good luck, Diana. I hope you find the perfect one. My sewing machine is about 40 years old too, but I sew so rarely anymore that I probably won't get a new one.
ReplyDeleteHi, Daisy! For now I am suffering from sticker shock, and am thinking maybe my old machine will last a bit longer. :>} The Bernina shop I went to started with the top of the line, and by the time I decided it has all the features I really like, I discovered it is three times what I expected. Then they showed me the lesser models, but by then I was spoiled. I have one more shop to visit before I make a decision. . .but my decision will probably be to have mine serviced one more time.
ReplyDeleteI really do believe in the saying,"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." :>} I had just forgotten temporarily.
I absolutely understand what you mean! I had my machine serviced a few weeks ago, and it made a world of difference.But mine is not 37 years old - more like 10. I did get caught up in the whole, I need a new machine....but I just don't have the money right now.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing what you decide to do. After 37 years I would say it is ok to update!
Its so exciting getting a new sewing machine, but one thing I am sure you will notice, the new ones are no where near as tough as those old ones.
ReplyDeleteThe kicker was. . .this $6000 sewing machine had a stitch option to mimic hand stitching! That's when I came to my senses.
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